| Dzongda: |
Tshewang Rinzin |
| Contact: |
+975-05-8478227 |
| facsimile: |
+975-05-878213 |
| URL: |
http://www.chhukha.gov.bt |
| General Information |
Chhukha Dzongkhag was established in April 1987, coinciding with the beginning of the sixth plan. The dzongkhag has one drungkhag and 11 gewogs viz Chapchha, Bjachho,
Bongo, Getena, Geling, Dungna, Metakha, Logchina, Dala, Bhalujhora and Phuentsholing with 3,291 households. Chukha is the main entry points for import and commercial hub of the country. Major hydro power plants, which are key source of national income are also located in Chukha dzongkhag. This comparative advantage can foster rapid economic growth of the dzongkhag. Chukha dzongkhag covers an area of about 1,802 square kilometers with elevations ranging from 200 to 3,500 m above sea level. Cultivable agricultural land forms only around nine percent of the total area of the dzongkhag.
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